1. Cotton
Absorbent.
Cool.
Comfortable to wear.
Durable.
Economical.
Does not melt.
Absorbent.
Cool.
Comfortable to wear.
Durable.
Economical.
Does not melt.
Wrinkles unless treated.
Susceptible to mildew and strong acids.
May scorch.
Wrinkles unless treated.
Susceptible to mildew and strong acids.
May scorch.
What is your favorite clothing store? LINEN:
Best wicking of natural fibers; therefore, cool to wear.
Dries quickly.
Natural, soft sheen.
Strong and durable.
Does not melt.
Wrinkles badly unless treated.
Susceptible to mildew and strong acids.
Color frosts on creases.
May be weakened with repeated
creasing in the same place.
May scorch.
RAMIE:
Cool.
Absorbent.
Wicks.
Resists mildew, insects and rotting.
Very economical.
Does not melt.
Wrinkles easily.
May be weakened with repeated
creasing in the same place.
May scorch.
RAYON:
Dyes easily.
Versatile.
Relatively inexpensive.
Absorbent.
Does not melt.
Wrinkles easily.
Weaker when wet.
Damaged by strong acids and mildew.
May shrink or stretch unless treated.
May scorch.
Cotton, found in most clothing, is the most pesticide-dependent crop in the world. It takes one-third of a pound of pesticides to make one t-shirt. Polyester, the most commonly used manufactured fiber
While more and more people seem to be recycling their old attire, according to the U.S. EPA Office of Solid Waste, Americans still throw away more than 68 pounds of clothing and textiles per person per year
Fabrics are usually constructed from yarns. Fab- rics vary as much as the fiber(s) yarns and construc- tion processes used to make them. In addition to the many types and varieties of yarns, the yarns may be made into fabric by several processes. The appear- ance, design, texture, hand and serviceability can be affected by fabric construction.
Woven fabrics are made by interlacing two or more sets of yarn at right angles to each other. The set of yarns running lengthwise is called warp; the crosswise yarns are called filling. Woven fabrics have grain and the yarns may be raveled in the lengthwise and crosswise direction. The interlacing pattern gives interest to the fabric. The following are three basic weaves and several variations of these weaves:
Plain weave is the simplest of weaves. The filling yarn passes over one warp yarn and under the next, alternating across the fabric. Broadcloth, poplin and taffeta are made by a plain weave using heavier yarns in one direction. Bengaline and faille are ribbed fab- rics made by using a plain weave and heavy filling yarns.
What do you have the more of in your closet?
1. CottonAbsorbent.
Cool.
Comfortable to wear.
Durable.
Economical.
Does not melt.
Absorbent.
Cool.
Comfortable to wear.
Durable.
Economical.
Does not melt.
Wrinkles unless treated.
Susceptible to mildew and strong acids.
May scorch.
Wrinkles unless treated.
Susceptible to mildew and strong acids.
May scorch.
What is your favorite clothing store?
LINEN:
Best wicking of natural fibers; therefore, cool to wear.
Dries quickly.
Natural, soft sheen.
Strong and durable.
Does not melt.
Wrinkles badly unless treated.
Susceptible to mildew and strong acids.
Color frosts on creases.
May be weakened with repeated
creasing in the same place.
May scorch.
RAMIE:
Cool.
Absorbent.
Wicks.
Resists mildew, insects and rotting.
Very economical.
Does not melt.
Wrinkles easily.
May be weakened with repeated
creasing in the same place.
May scorch.
RAYON:
Dyes easily.
Versatile.
Relatively inexpensive.
Absorbent.
Does not melt.
Wrinkles easily.
Weaker when wet.
Damaged by strong acids and mildew.
May shrink or stretch unless treated.
May scorch.
http://pubs.caes.uga.edu/caespubs/pubs/PDF/4H-facts-clothing.pdf
Cotton, found in most clothing, is the most pesticide-dependent crop in the world. It takes one-third of a pound of pesticides to make one t-shirt.
Polyester, the most commonly used manufactured fiber
While more and more people seem to be recycling their old attire, according to the U.S. EPA Office of Solid Waste, Americans still throw away more than 68 pounds of clothing and textiles per person per year
http://earth911.com/household/clothing-and-textile/facts-about-clothes/
What do prefer T-Shirts or Tank Tops?
Fabrics
Fabrics are usually constructed from yarns. Fab- rics vary as much as the fiber(s) yarns and construc- tion processes used to make them. In addition to the many types and varieties of yarns, the yarns may be made into fabric by several processes. The appear- ance, design, texture, hand and serviceability can be affected by fabric construction.
Woven fabrics are made by interlacing two or more sets of yarn at right angles to each other. The set of yarns running lengthwise is called warp; the crosswise yarns are called filling. Woven fabrics have grain and the yarns may be raveled in the lengthwise and crosswise direction. The interlacing pattern gives interest to the fabric. The following are three basic weaves and several variations of these weaves:
Plain weave is the simplest of weaves. The filling yarn passes over one warp yarn and under the next, alternating across the fabric. Broadcloth, poplin and taffeta are made by a plain weave using heavier yarns in one direction. Bengaline and faille are ribbed fab- rics made by using a plain weave and heavy filling yarns.
http://pubs.caes.uga.edu/caespubs/pubs/PDF/4H-facts-clothing.pdf